Crown Imperial. A bulbous perennial with narrow light green leaves, in early summer charming clusters of bell-shaped rusty red flowers with red veining and crowned by a cluster of leafy bracts. Max Height 1.5m. Max Spread 25cm to 30cm. Flowers June to July. Full sun. Hardy.
Fritillaria imperialis ‘Rubra’
A bulbous perennial with narrow light green leaves, in early summer charming clusters of bell-shaped rusty red flowers with red veining and crowned by a cluster of leafy bracts.
Category: Bulbs
Additional information
Generic | Fritillaria |
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Species | imperialis |
Varietry | 'Rubra' |
Common Name | Crown Imperial |
Flower Colour | red |
Soil | Fertile |
Aspect | Full sun |
Foliage | Herbaceous |
Height | 1.5m |
Family | Liliaceae |
Spread | 25cm, 30cm |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Upright |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | green |
Flowers From | June, July |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Well drained |
Protection | Sheltered site |
Hardiness | Hardy |
Planting | |
Care | |
Border | Border |
Toxicity | |
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